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The Check-In with Black Menswear

The Check-In with Black Menswear

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 On The Check-In we provide proof against negative stereotypes by discussing engaging topics that uplift our community through interviews of inspiring individuals with stories of rags to riches, defeat to victory and just down-right interesting stuff you’ll want to hear!© 2022 The Check-In with Black Menswear Social Sciences
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  • Jimmy Akingbola on Bel-Air, Foster Care & Becoming Geoffrey

    Jimmy Akingbola on Bel-Air, Foster Care & Becoming Geoffrey
    Dec 10 2025
    In this episode, host NeAndre Broussard—founder and CEO of Black Menswear—sits down with actor Jimmy Akingbola to peel back the layers on his real-life foster care story, his journey from East London stages to Hollywood screens, and what it means to dare to dream when the odds are stacked against you. From earning £400 a week doing plays to becoming part of the Bel-Air legacy, Jimmy shares how faith, resilience, and craft shaped the man behind one of TV’s coldest “fixers.” In this conversation, they unpack: Growing up in UK foster care and why he wouldn’t change his story The full-circle connection between Bel-Air and the biggest “care story” in TV history Redefining Geoffrey: not “black help,” but brotherhood, family, and quiet power Vulnerability as a superpower—why Black men need to see each other cry and heal The difference between UK and US acting scenes (stage roots vs screen fame) Rejection, resilience, and why getting to “the last two” is a sign you’re close Craft over clout: doing the work, knowing your writers, and treating acting like a real job Why suits over streetwear still wins—and how style became part of Geoffrey's storytelling If you’ve ever questioned your path, battled “no” after “no,” or wondered if your story is too messy to be used for something great, this episode is a reminder: you are enough, you are loved, and your dream is still valid. 📌 Share this with a Black man who needs encouragement to keep going—especially the one who’s ready to give up on his dream. 👍🏾 Like, ✍🏾 comment, and 🔔 subscribe for more conversations that pour back into our people. Follow Jimmy Akingbola: Instagram: instagram.com/jimmyakingbolaFollow Black Menswear: Instagram: instagram.com/blackmenswearX / Twitter: x.com/blackmenswearFacebook: facebook.com/BlackMenswearWebsite: blackmenswear.com #JimmyAkingbola #BelAir #Jeffrey #BlackMenswear #DareToDream #FosterCare #BlackMenHealing #ActingJourney Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    55 mins
  • Trell Thomas on Purpose, Black Excellence Brunch and Walking in Your Calling!

    Trell Thomas on Purpose, Black Excellence Brunch and Walking in Your Calling!
    Dec 3 2025
    In this episode, host NeAndre Broussard sits down with storyteller, producer, and founder of Black Excellence Brunch, Trell Thomas, to unpack purpose, preparation, and creating spaces where Black people are celebrated just for being who they are. From Sunday dinner at his mom’s house to curating all-white rooms at Essence Fest, Art Basel, and even The White House, Trell shares how a simple gathering in his apartment became a global cultural moment. Together they dive into: 1. Why Romans 8:28 and “all things work together” still anchors Trell’s journey 2. How Black Excellence Brunch was born from corporate burnout, healing, and a need for safe, affirming spaces 3. Why everyone wears white—and how it centers Black skin, Black joy, and brand consistency 4. The power of relationships: your network as your net worth (beyond transactional connections) 5. “Prepare for what you pray for” and making space for what you’re asking God for 6. Being a vessel: letting your overflow pour into others and building a legacy of service 7. Showing up authentically in a world that constantly asks you to shrink If you’ve been wrestling with purpose, dreaming about your own movement, or trying to figure out how to turn vision into rooms that actually exist, this episode is your reminder: what you see in your spirit, you can stand in with your feet. 📌 Share this with someone who needs a reminder to prepare for what they pray for—and to stop shrinking in rooms they were designed to fill. 👍🏾 Like, ✍🏾 comment, and 🔔 subscribe for more conversations that pour back into our people. Follow Trell Thomas: Instagram: instagram.com/trellworld Follow Black Excellence Brunch: Instagram: instagram.com/blackexcellencebrunch Follow Black Menswear: Instagram: instagram.com/blackmenswear X / Twitter: x.com/blackmenswear Facebook: facebook.com/BlackMenswear Website: blackmenswear.com #TrellThomas #BlackExcellenceBrunch #BlackMenswear #BlackJoy #Purpose #Networking #PrepareForWhatYouPrayFor #BlackEntrepreneurs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    27 mins
  • How Kenneth Boggs Builds Confidence in Men Through Custom Suits & Style

    How Kenneth Boggs Builds Confidence in Men Through Custom Suits & Style
    Nov 19 2025
    In this episode, host NeAndre Broussard sits down with luxury suiting designer and entrepreneur Kenneth Boggs to talk about manhood, image, and the business of tailoring. From learning to sew with his grandmother to dressing men for their biggest moments, KB breaks down how a well-made suit can shift a man’s confidence, posture, and presence in any room. In this conversation, they unpack: The life-changing quote from his grandfather: “You’re born looking like your dad, but you die looking like your decisions.” Meeting his father for the first time and choosing forgiveness as a man. How Motown, Black church culture, and classic Black leaders inspired his aesthetic. The difference between full canvas vs fused suits and why construction matters. Why your shoes, timepiece, and shirt can make or break your look. Dressing for respect in business, boardrooms, and first-class cabins. Building a brand with reputation strong enough to speak before you walk in the room. Legacy, philanthropy, and using business to pour back into the community. If you’ve been thinking about leveling up your look, your presence, or the way you walk into a room, this episode is your style blueprint. Come for the suit game and tailoring gems; leave with a new standard for how you show up as a Black man in every space you step into. 👍🏾 Like, ✍🏾 comment, and 🔔 subscribe for more conversations that pour back into our people. Follow Kenneth Boggs: Instagram: instagram.com/mr.kennethboggs Website: kennethboggs.com Follow Black Menswear: Instagram: instagram.com/blackmenswear X / Twitter: x.com/blackmenswear Facebook: facebook.com/BlackMenswear Website: blackmenswear.com #KennethBoggs #BlackMenswear #MensStyle #BlackMenInSuits #CustomSuits #BlackEntrepreneurs #MensFashion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    29 mins
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